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Sunday, August 17, 2025
SC Arms Association Gun Show
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the SC Arms Association Gun Show on August 16-17, 2025.

Show dates: August 16-17th

Show times: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM

Ticket information: ADULTS: $10.00 | MILITARY: $8.00 * Must Show Military ID 12 Yrs & Under: Free when accompanied by an adult. * No admittance 30 minutes prior to closing.

Parking: : $10 cashless, we accept all credit/debit cards as well as Apple/Google Pay. Located off Exposition Drive.

Sunday, September 21, 2025
🍂 Gather GVL Presents: Fall Pop-Up Market 🎃
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gather GVL

Celebrate the season with us at our Fall Pop-Up Market!
Enjoy an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, and local pop-up vendors offering unique products and handmade goods.

🍁 What to Expect:
✔️ Live Music
✔️ Great Local Eats
✔️ Seasonal Vendors & Artisans
✔️ Family-Friendly Atmosphere
✔️ Fall Vibes All Around

📍 Location: Gather GVL, Greenville, SC
🎟️ Free to attend — all are welcome!

Support local, eat well, and kick off fall with your community!

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective
Oct 5 all-day
Peace Center

Program

Miklós Rózsa: Parade of the Charioteers from Ben Hur
Max Steiner: Suite from Casablanca
Elmer Bernstein: Music from The Magnificent Seven
Bernard Herrmann: Psycho – A Short Suite for String Orchestra
John Williams:
Shark Theme from Jaws
Adventures on Earth from E.T.
Duel of the Fates from Star Wars: Phantom Menace Suite (Episode I)
Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Alan Silvestri: Music from Back to the Future 
John Barry: Music from Dances with Wolves
Alan Menken: Music from Beauty and the Beast
Michael Giacchino: Music from Star Trek: Into Darkness

Step into the glamour of Hollywood and celebrate the opening of the GSO’s “American Season” with Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective! Music Director Lee Mills takes the stage with iconic music from legendary films, including Ben HurCasablancaStar WarsBeauty and the Beast, and more. Enhanced by the rich voices of the Clemson University Singers, this red-carpet event promises an unforgettable evening of cinematic splendor, community pride, and timeless music. Join us at Peace Concert Hall and let the magic of the movies come alive!

Saturday, October 11, 2025
South Carolina Home Show
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Home Show. At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. The South Carolina Home Show features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expert exhibitors, we know you’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. More importantly, we want you to be excited for all the fantastic possibilities that come with your project!

Show Details:

October 11, 2025: 10 am – 8 pm

October 12, 2025: 10 am – 5 pm

Event will be held in Woodside Conference Center.

Advance registration is required.

Market Grill Concessions available.

Get your free passes today or $10 at the door. https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/Free-Pass

Interested in Exhibiting?  https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/info-for-exhibitors

Sunday, October 12, 2025
SC Arms Association Gun Show
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the SC Arms Association Gun Show on October 11-12, 2025.

Show dates: Oct 11-12

Show times: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM

Ticket information: ADULTS: $10.00 | MILITARY: $8.00 * Must Show Military ID 12 Yrs & Under: Free when accompanied by an adult. * No admittance 30 minutes prior to closing.

Parking: $10 cashless, we accept all credit/debit cards as well as Apple/Google Pay. Located off Exposition Drive.

South Carolina Home Show
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Home Show. At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. The South Carolina Home Show features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expert exhibitors, we know you’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. More importantly, we want you to be excited for all the fantastic possibilities that come with your project!

Show Details:

October 11, 2025: 10 am – 8 pm

October 12, 2025: 10 am – 5 pm

Event will be held in Woodside Conference Center.

Advance registration is required.

Market Grill Concessions available.

Get your free passes today or $10 at the door. https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/Free-Pass

Interested in Exhibiting?  https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/info-for-exhibitors

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Paint + Sip Party Haunted House Theme
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Spirit Art Studio and Gallery

Join us for a Haunted House Themed Paint and Sip Party! Price includes: 1 specialty cock/mocktail, supplies and materials, and guided instruction.

Friday, October 24, 2025
Bacon & Barrel 2025
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
1800 Drayton Catering and Events

Join us on Thursday, October 24 at 1800 Drayton for Bacon & Barrel — a lively evening of bourbon tastings, bacon-inspired bites from local restaurants, live music, and a curated silent auction, all in support of St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic. This beloved annual fundraiser helps provide free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured residents of Spartanburg County.

Tickets include access to bourbon samples, food tastings, and entertainment. Proceeds go directly toward sustaining our clinic’s mission of compassionate care for those who need it most.

To learn more or purchase tickets, visit: https://slfmc.networkforgood.com/events/88843-bacon-and-barrel

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Annual Christmas Bazaar
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Skylyn Drive Presbyterian Church

ADMISSION IS FREE! Everything you need for the holidays – decor, gifts, stocking stuffers, trees, frozen foods, arts & crafts, handmade items, dishware, pictures, children’s items and more. Checks/cash only – no credit/debit cards. Our Annual Christmas Bazaar is a community favorite, so don’t miss it this year!

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Fill the Cruisers – Emergency Response Food Drive
Nov 19 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Join the Greenville Police Department and Bon Secours Wellness Arena for the Fill the Cruisers Emergency Food Drive, benefiting Project Host. With food insecurity rising and potential delays in SNAP benefits across South Carolina, this community event aims to support local families in need ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Residents are encouraged to stop by the Arena and help fill police cruisers with nonperishable food and essential items, which will be delivered directly to Project Host’s Soup Kitchen and outreach programs. Most needed items include canned vegetables and fruit, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, peanut butter and jelly, applesauce, snack crackers, mac & cheese, and pop-top soups. Monetary donations can also be made at projecthost.org.

Friday, November 21, 2025
Town Square Tree Lighting and Holiday Market
Nov 21 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Biltmore Park

Join us in Biltmore Park Town Square on Friday, November 21, 2025, for an enchanting start to your holiday season. The Town Square Tree Lighting and Holiday Market promises to be an evening of magic and wonder.

Wander through the charming holiday market filled with over 35 local artisans, farmers, and craftspeople offering unique finds that will be perfect for gift-giving and holiday gatherings. You can even take home a freshly cut, Christmas tree from a local farm. Enjoy the warm, festive ambiance, sip on a rich cup of hot cocoa and shop for one-of-a-kind treasures and gifts.

Don’t miss the highlight of the evening – gather with family and friends to countdown for the lighting of the Biltmore Park Christmas tree at 6:30 pm! Experience the holiday cheer with the community, as twinkling lights illuminate the tree. The Christmas tree and the market will be surrounded by an abundance of festivities including a special holiday story time hosted by Barnes & Noble after the tree lighting, bringing joy to all ages.

Celebrate the season with the Biltmore Park community and make it a night to remember!

Friday, November 28, 2025
Winter Lights Trolley
Nov 28 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Biltmore Park

Winter Lights is excited to provide an all-new premium trolley experience, in partnership with Biltmore Park Town Square and Gray Line Trolley Tours! Skip the lines and ride the Winter Lights Trolley!

Enjoy dinner and shopping at Biltmore Park Town Square before hopping on the Winter Lights Trolley to experience Winter Lights!

Ride the Winter Lights Trolley Friday November 28 and select Fridays and Saturdays in December. Trolleys depart from Biltmore Park Town Square every half hour, beginning at 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per-person and available select dates only.

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Christmas at the Farm
Nov 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Arran Farm

Christmas at the Farm is an ALL INCLUSIVE Christmas experience, made for the whole family, full of fun holiday activities, all centered around picking out your Christmas tree. Each ticket includes the following: Unlimited Hot Chocolate, Unlimited S’mores, TCMU Arts & Crafts, Escape Artist Escape Room, Photo Booth, Yard Games, “Chalk Talk” Station, Playground Access, Vendor and Food Truck Access, Live Music and so much more! Please join us and come find your perfect Christmas tree, making memories that will last a lifetime!

🎄 Thrifted Finds Market
Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Oxford Barber Co.

Get ready to deck the halls and your wardrobe! The Thrifted Finds Market is returning for a special Holiday Edition on November 29th, bringing a curated mix of vintage fashion, streetwear, Y2K finds, jewelry, and unique gifts — perfect for holiday shopping. Whether you’re searching for cozy Russell hoodies or one-of-a-kind pieces, this event is the spot for gifting (or treating yourself ).

Stick around and enjoy even more festive fun! The Village of West Greenville will also be hosting their Holiday Market the same day, making it the perfect opportunity to support multiple local businesses.

Date: Saturday, November 29th
Time: 12 PM – 5 PM
Location: 578 Perry Ave, Greenville (Oxford Barber Co.)

Additional Nearby Event:
The Village of West Greenville Holiday Market
1186 Pendleton St | 12 PM – 7 PM

• Free Parking: 1 Branwood St, 556 Perry Ave, and the field across from the Christmas Market
• Paid Parking: 571 Perry Ave ($5/hr or $15/day)

Vendor applications are currently open. Secure your spot through the link in our bio.

Sunday, November 30, 2025
Christmas at the Farm
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Arran Farm

Christmas at the Farm is an ALL INCLUSIVE Christmas experience, made for the whole family, full of fun holiday activities, all centered around picking out your Christmas tree. Each ticket includes the following: Unlimited Hot Chocolate, Unlimited S’mores, TCMU Arts & Crafts, Escape Artist Escape Room, Photo Booth, Yard Games, “Chalk Talk” Station, Playground Access, Vendor and Food Truck Access, Live Music and so much more! Please join us and come find your perfect Christmas tree, making memories that will last a lifetime!

Holiday Market at Gather 🎄
Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gather GVL

Join us at Gather GVL for our Holiday Market on Sunday, November 30th from 12PM–4PM! 🎁✨
Shop unique gifts from local vendors, enjoy delicious food, sip on festive drinks, and soak up all the cozy holiday vibes. It’s the perfect Sunday outing to kick off the holiday season — bring your friends, family, and festive spirit! ❤️🎅

📍 Location: Gather GVL
🕛 Time: 12PM–4PM
🎄 Entry: Free & family-friendly

Thursday, December 4, 2025
Annual Holiday Fair
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the Annual Holiday Fair!

For 55 years, the Holiday Fair has been a cherished tradition in the Upstate, bringing the joy of the season to families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts alike. Last year, we made history by combining the Holiday Fair with Kringle Village, creating Greenville’s largest holiday event in partnership with the Rotary Club of Greenville. This year, we are excited to continue our relationship with Holiday Fair 2025, benefiting Rotary Club of Greenville.

Don’t miss the magic! ✨

Show Hours:

Thursday, December 4, 2025 ………….. 10-6
Friday, December 5, 2025………………… 10-7
Saturday, December 6, 2025…………… 10-7
Sunday, December 7, 2025……………… 11-6

Parking ……………………………………………….$10.00

The fun continues with the new Sunday Hours, there’s even more holiday magic to enjoy!

Holiday Fair benefitting Rotary Club of Greenville
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville takes place Thursday, December 4th through Sunday, December 7th.

The holiday extravaganza will attract thousands of local and out-of-town visitors and will build on holiday traditions of the past while offering new elements that create memories for the future. Attendees will enjoy more than 500 vendor booths, featuring one-of-a-kind gifts, decorations, accessories and more, an indoor snowball arena, SC’s largest modular train layout, North Pole kid’s play area, visits with Santa and tastings from local favorites Six & Twenty Distillery and Methodical Coffee.

*Early bird pricing ends 12/3. Ticket prices increase on 12/4.

Holiday Workshop: Decorate A Stocking
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm
Gather GVL

Bring your little elves for a fun, hands-on holiday workshop! Kids can decorate their very own stockings using all supplies provided. Join us at 6:00 PM and let the festive fun begin — supplies available while they last. Perfect for kids to get crafty and spread holiday cheer!

Friday, December 5, 2025
Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve
Dec 5 2025 – Jan 3 2026 all-day
Hollywild Animal Preserve

Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Greenville’s best holiday tradition. Be sure to stop by Santa’s Village and the Enchanted Deer Forest for extra holiday magic! Kids 2 and under are free!

Step into the magic of Santa’s Village, where holiday cheer meets hands-on fun for the whole family. Feed and interact with gentle miniature horses, camels, Watusi cattle, pigs, sheep, alpacas, goats, waterfowl, antelope, and more—and don’t forget to purchase animal food to treat the many residents. Cuddle with bunnies, have your photo taken with a baby kangaroo, snap pictures with Santa in his animal barn, and visit the Grinch at his festive Grinch House.

Savor fresh coffee and pastries at Santa’s Sweet Delights, or enjoy hot cocoa, drinks, snacks, and food from our concession stand. Visit the souvenir shop for fun, colorful, and festive items, and leave your mark on the “feel good” graffiti board. Warm up by a crackling fire pit or the grand bonfire, roast marshmallows and s’mores, and steal a kiss under the mistletoe tree. Pose inside the giant lighted present, then find a picnic table to relax and take it all in.

Santa’s Village is more than a visit, it’s a memory in the making.